We are an entrepreneurial-minded private real estate investment firm focused on the opportunistic acquisition of all types of real estate assets. We focus on acquiring assets in strong locations throughout the United States. We have a reputation for speed and reliability as a direct buyer of assets; and as a flexible, thoughtful and strong financial partner amongst our joint venture relationships.

Our team members are process-driven entrepreneurs with a passion for finding opportunities and creating value. All of us have been involved in real estate acquisitions, development and finance throughout our careers.

Steve Khoshabe

Steve Khoshabe is a founding partner of Speedwagon Properties.

Steve is an entrepreneurial executive with over 20 years of experience in real estate finance and investing. He was previously President/CEO of United Financial Mortgage Corp., a top-40 residential mortgage lender and a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ stock exchange. During his 12 years at United Financial, he grew an organization with starting capital of $200,000 into one of the nation’s premier mortgage lenders through organic growth and a series of acquisitions. In December of 2005, he sold the company to a hedge fund.

Steve is an adjunct professor of economics in the graduate program at the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University of Chicago. He holds a BS from Bradley University and a MBA from Loyola University of Chicago.

Jason Schiffman

Jason Schiffman is a founding partner of Speedwagon Properties.

Jason is an executive manager with extensive experience in operations, business development, and technology. He has over 20 years of experience in real estate finance and real estate investing. Jason was previously Chief Operating Officer of United Financial Mortgage Corp., one of the nation’s top 40 residential mortgage lenders, where he was solely responsible for the development, implementation and management of all of the company’s processes and systems from a startup organization to a public reporting company. He holds a BS in Finance, Economics and Psychology from Elmhurst College.

Jeff Perelman

Jeff Perelman is a founding partner of Speedwagon Properties.

Jeff has over 16 years experience in all facets of real estate investing and finance, including acquisition, oversight and disposition. He has invested in all real estate product types, on a national basis. Previously, Jeff was a managing partner of a Chicago-based commodities brokerage firm. Prior to that, he was a practicing attorney. He holds a BA from the University of Illinois and a JD from Chicago-Kent College of Law.